Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds864 sqft
1720 Helmholz Rd, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.51 acresLot Size
1964Year Built
$326/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Charming 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, year-round cottage in excellent condition located on Lake Michigan with a sand beach just steps from the front door. Open floor plan, large windows overlooking the lake. Security system, casement windows, gas fireplace. Three-season cedar gazebo, over-sized garage, concrete driveway, flagstone patio. Pull-down stairs to attic with excellent storage.Charming 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, year-round cottage in excellent condition located on Lake Michigan with a sand beach just steps from the front door. Open floor plan, large windows overlooking the lake. Security system, casement windows, gas fireplace. Three-season cedar gazebo, over-sized garage, concrete driveway, flagstone patio. Pull-down stairs to attic with excellent storage.
  • Listed by: Jan Campbell 920.495.9266 jancampbell@erastarr.com • ERA Starr Realty
Listing closed: 03/01/2016 12:00 AM • Source: Door County Board of REALTORS, MLS#: 127890

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$265,000

Avg days on market

81

Sale-to-list ratio

96.1%

Sturgeon Bay, WI

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Location

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Property Information for 1720 Helmholz Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,753 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Door County
  • Has View: Yes
  • View: Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake, Waterfront
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning: Shoreland Zoning
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Lot Size: 0.51 AC / 22,215 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Carrier Route: R005
  • Directions: From Sturgeon Bay, Hwy 42/57, south on County U (Claybanks Rd.) to Hornspier Rd., east on Hornspier to Helmholz. South on Helmholz to property.
  • Latitude: 44.753831
  • Longitude: -87.332881
  • Map Coordinate: -87.333015441, 44.75390625
  • MLS Area Major: 20-Claybanks
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 006 0003262632E
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,752.51
  • Tax Year: 2015
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Southern Door
  • High School District: Southern Door
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Southern Door
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Detached, Paved, Driveway
  • Parking Total: 2.0
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Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 103.0
  • Frontage Length Numeric: 103.0
  • Frontage Length Remarks: 103
  • Lot Features: Waterfront, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.51
  • Lot Size Area: 22215.6
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100 x 203
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 22215.6
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 864.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Building Area Source: Owner
  • Building Area Total: 864.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Living Area: 864.0
  • Living Area Source: Owner
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1964
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Gazebo, Outbuilding
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Fiber Cement
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Asphalt
Farm Information
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
  • Vegetation: Partially Wooded, Grassed, Wooded
Utilities
  • Sewer: Mound Septic
  • Water Source: Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
  • Basement: Block, Dirt Floor, Other, Crawl Space, Interior Entry
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Carpet, Vinyl
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
Room Information
Room 1
  • Type: Living Room
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 12.2x13.9
  • Length: 12.0
  • Width: 13.0
  • Area: 169.0
Room 2
  • Type: Bathroom 2
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 3x5
  • Length: 3.0
  • Width: 5.0
  • Area: 15.0
Room 3
  • Type: Bathroom 1
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 7x11.9
  • Length: 7.0
  • Width: 11.0
  • Area: 83.0
Room 4
  • Type: Bedroom 1
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 11.3
  • Width: 11.0
Room 5
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 12.2x15.4
  • Length: 12.0
  • Width: 15.0
  • Area: 187.0
Room 6
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 10.3x11.3
  • Length: 10.0
  • Width: 11.0
  • Area: 116.0
Room 7
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Level: First
  • Description: Combo W/Kit

Property History for 1720 Helmholz Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 1, 2016

Sold

Door County Board of REALTORS #127890

$282,000
Dec 7, 2015

Listed (Active)

Door County Board of REALTORS #127890

$299,900
Oct 1, 2015

Off Market

Door County Board of REALTORS #126331

$299,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/01/2016

Sold

Door County Board of REALTORS #127890

$282,000
12/07/2015

Listed (Active)

Door County Board of REALTORS #127890

$299,900
10/01/2015

Off Market

Door County Board of REALTORS #126331

$299,900

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1720 Helmholz Road

Taxable ValueLand$180,000Additions$102,500Total$282,500
Tax Record2025$5,909 ($492 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size19,602 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyDOORAPN006 0003262632E

Schools near 1720 Helmholz Road

This home is within Southern Door County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Southern Door Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Southern Door Middle School
Public6 to 8

Southern Door High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1720 Helmholz Road, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
$282,000
2
864
22,215
21,780
20,473
39,204
$559,000
20,909
$7,774
5,663

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